Palliative Care Consultant: Flexible Rotations and Impact

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Cottingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in Cottingham is seeking a Consultant in Palliative Care Medicine to join a dedicated team. This role offers the chance to shape patient-centered care in hospital and community settings. Ideal candidates are compassionate clinicians with strong leadership and communication skills, and a commitment to high-quality palliative care. The position includes significant responsibilities in managing complex patient needs and enhancing service delivery.

Qualifications

• Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion on a range of problems, both elective and emergency within specialty.
• Ability to take full & independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
• Experience of working in primary care.

Responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality, person-centred specialist palliative care in the community and/or hospital settings.
• Strengthening partnerships across Hull and East Riding, helping to shape truly integrated care for those with complex needs.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Emotional intelligence

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Education

GMC Specialist Registration (or expected inclusion within 6 months)

Full Registration with the GMC

Job description

A prominent NHS Trust in Cottingham is seeking a Consultant in Palliative Care Medicine to join a dedicated team. This role offers the chance to shape patient-centered care in hospital and community settings. Ideal candidates are compassionate clinicians with strong leadership and communication skills, and a commitment to high-quality palliative care. The position includes significant responsibilities in managing complex patient needs and enhancing service delivery.